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79790-01 - Tutorial: Fundamentals of Quantitative Research (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every semester |
| Lecturers |
Frederic Engelhardt (frederic.engelhardt@unibas.ch)
Sophie Suda (sophie.suda@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The tutorial complements the seminar "Fundamentals of Quantitative Research" by providing the practical application of quantitative research methods using R. Students will learn how to work with empirical data, perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, estimate and interpret regression models, and visualise results. The tutorial closely follows the topics covered in the seminar and emphasises the implementation of the methods discussed there. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct basic quantitative analyses in R and critically interpret and communicate their results. |
| Learning objectives | - Practical application of quantitative methods using R - Critically assessing research designs, data sources, and empirical findings - Interpretation of analyses and regression models - Communication of analysis results |
| Admission requirements | Students are expected to bring a laptop to each tutorial with R and RStudio installed. |
| Course application | belegen; abmelden |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 21.09.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 28.09.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 05.10.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 12.10.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 19.10.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 26.10.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 02.11.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 09.11.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 16.11.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 23.11.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 30.11.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 07.12.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Monday 14.12.2026 | 08.00-10.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Modules |
Module: Methods for Analyzing Changing Societies (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Theories and Methods of Changing Societies (Master's degree program: Changing Societies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assessment consists of a take-home data essay that requires students to apply the quantitative methods covered in the course to an empirical research question. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Gesellschaftswissenschaften |